UK College of Business & Computing (Dubai Campus)
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (RQF) in Computing (Cyber Security)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Diploma
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (RQF) in Computing (Cyber Security) at UKCBC is a two-year vocational programme teaching cybersecurity, network security, cryptography, ethical hacking and cybercrime investigation. It emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with industry tools like Kali Linux and Wireshark, and builds teamwork, communication and project-management skills through real-world projects. Faculty bring workplace experience to prepare learners for global cyber defense roles.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work across healthcare, finance, government and tech. Key roles include Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybersecurity Engineer, Information Security Manager, Penetration Tester, Digital Forensics Analyst, and related jobs as SOC analyst and security consultant.
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (RQF) in Computing (Cyber Security) is a two-year program that equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge for a career in cybersecurity. It covers subjects such as network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, and cybercrime investigation. This course prepares learners for the demands of the global cybersecurity market, providing them with the essential expertise in computing and cyber defense.
Key features of the course:
- A focus on practical, hands-on learning, with an emphasis on real-world applications and problem-solving.
- An emphasis on the latest industry-standard tools and technologies used in cybersecurity, such as Kali Linux and Wireshark.
- An emphasis on ethical hacking, which involves using the same techniques as malicious hackers to identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks.
- An opportunity to develop professional skills such as teamwork, communication, and project management through group projects and assignments.
- Supportive and knowledgeable faculty who bring real-world experience to the classroom
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Planning a Computing Project (Pearson-set)
- Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)
- Business Process Support
- Website Design & Development
- Architecture
- Internet of Things
Main Topics
- Cyber Security
- Applied Cryptography in the Cloud
- Forensics
- Information Security Management
- Early Bird Discount: Students can avail a special early enrollment grant of up to AED 2,000 for the January, April and September intakes during the UKCBC Open Days
- Refer A Friend Discount: Invite your friends to enroll in our programmes and earn cash rewards up to AED 60,000
- Family Discount: Siblings from the same family can join any of our courses at UKCBC and avail a 5% discount for each year they both will be studying together at Campus
- Full Fee Payment Discount: Students paying the full fee together for the whole year will be entitled to a 5% discount on the net annual tuition fees after deducting the discounts & scholarships
- RAKBANK Special Discount: Students paying with RAKBANK credit or debit card can avail a 20% off the first year’s tuition fees
Graduates of the HND in Computing – Cyber Security course can expect to find employment in a range of industries, including healthcare, finance, government, and technology. Some specific job titles that graduates may hold include:
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Information Security Manager
- Penetration Tester
- Digital Forensics Analyst
